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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 301.50 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 301.50 and 187.38 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 301.50 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/301.50 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 301.50 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 56,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,495.07/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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