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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.86 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.86 and 189.36 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 301.86 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/301.86 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 301.86 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 57,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160.21/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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