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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 326.70 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 326.70 and 193.86 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 326.70 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/326.70 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 326.70 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 63,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,334.06/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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