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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.29, 301.06 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.29, 301.06 and 195.85 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.29 : 301.06 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.29/301.06 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.29x = 301.06 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.29x = 58,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,962.60/218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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