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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 301.92 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 301.92 and 186.08 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 301.92 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/301.92 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 301.92 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 56,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181.27/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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