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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.11, 300.08 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.11, 300.08 and 190.55 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.11 : 300.08 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.11/300.08 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.11x = 300.08 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.11x = 57,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,180.24/218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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