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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 300.69 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 300.69 and 189.30 is: 260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 300.69 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/300.69 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 300.69 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 56,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,921.74/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.55

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