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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 326.09 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 326.09 and 193.82 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 326.09 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/326.09 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 326.09 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 63,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,202.76/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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