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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 301.28 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 301.28 and 190.36 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 301.28 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/301.28 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 301.28 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 57,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,351.66/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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