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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 300.60 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 300.60 and 191.94 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 300.60 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/300.60 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 300.60 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 57,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,697.16/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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