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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 300.62 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 300.62 and 190.68 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 300.62 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/300.62 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 300.62 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 57,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,322.22/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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