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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 300.83 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 300.83 and 190.80 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 300.83 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/300.83 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 300.83 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 57,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,397.41/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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