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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.17, 301.02 and 198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.17, 301.02 and 198.01 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.17 : 301.02 = 198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.17/301.02 = 198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.17x = 301.02 × 198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.17x = 59,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604.97/218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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