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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.52 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.52 and 188.96 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.52 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.52 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.52 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 61,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699.22/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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