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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.12 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.12 and 204.61 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 301.12 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/301.12 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 301.12 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 61,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,612.16/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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