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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 302.47 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 302.47 and 183.96 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 302.47 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/302.47 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 302.47 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 55,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,642.38/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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