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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 300.12 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 300.12 and 193.34 is: 266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 300.12 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/300.12 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 300.12 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 58,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,025.20/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.17

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