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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.95, 301.95 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.95, 301.95 and 182.05 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.95 : 301.95 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.95/301.95 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.95x = 301.95 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.95x = 54,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,970.00/218.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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