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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 301.56 and 183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 301.56 and 183.91 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 301.56 = 183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/301.56 = 183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 301.56 × 183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 55,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459.90/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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