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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 301.48 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 301.48 and 187.68 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 301.48 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/301.48 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 301.48 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 56,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,581.01/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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