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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 300.97 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 300.97 and 199.62 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 300.97 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/300.97 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 300.97 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 60,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080.23/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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