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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 301.34 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 301.34 and 190.41 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 301.34 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/301.34 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 301.34 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 57,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,377.20/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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