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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 325.65 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 325.65 and 190.74 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 325.65 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/325.65 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 325.65 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 62,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,114.59/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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