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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 325.70 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 325.70 and 189.51 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 325.70 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/325.70 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 325.70 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 61,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,723.41/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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