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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 302.06 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 302.06 and 182.39 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 302.06 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/302.06 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 302.06 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 55,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091.67/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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