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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 301.11 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 301.11 and 192.42 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 301.11 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/301.11 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 301.11 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 57,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,939.59/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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