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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 301.49 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 301.49 and 194.97 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 301.49 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/301.49 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 301.49 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 58,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,782.39/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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