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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 325.43 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 325.43 and 195 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 325.43 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/325.43 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 325.43 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 63,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,457.88/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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