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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 301.67 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 301.67 and 190.85 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 301.67 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/301.67 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 301.67 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 57,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,571.26/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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