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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 300.86 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 300.86 and 189.42 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 300.86 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/300.86 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 300.86 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 56,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,988.90/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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