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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 325.54 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 325.54 and 195.11 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 325.54 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/325.54 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 325.54 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 63,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,516.11/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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