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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 302.03 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 302.03 and 192.48 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 302.03 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/302.03 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 302.03 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 58,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,134.73/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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