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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 300.96 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 300.96 and 196.62 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 300.96 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/300.96 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 300.96 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 59,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,174.76/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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