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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 301.52 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 301.52 and 185.90 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 301.52 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/301.52 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 301.52 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 56,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,051.53/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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