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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 301.99 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 301.99 and 190.88 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 301.99 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/301.99 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 301.99 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 57,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644.13/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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