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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 302.16 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 302.16 and 191.20 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 302.16 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/302.16 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 302.16 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 57,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772.99/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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