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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.30, 301.32 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.30, 301.32 and 193.59 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.30 : 301.32 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.30/301.32 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.30x = 301.32 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.30x = 58,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332.54/218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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