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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 300.71 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 300.71 and 193.19 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 300.71 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/300.71 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 300.71 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 58,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093.14/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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