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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 300.24 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 300.24 and 193.64 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 300.24 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/300.24 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 300.24 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 58,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,136.97/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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