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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 301.10 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 301.10 and 185.34 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 301.10 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/301.10 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 301.10 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 55,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,805.87/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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