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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 302.13 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 302.13 and 186.30 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 302.13 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/302.13 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 302.13 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 56,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,286.82/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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