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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.33, 325.80 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.33, 325.80 and 195.25 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.33 : 325.80 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.33/325.80 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.33x = 325.80 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.33x = 63,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,612.45/218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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