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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 327.86 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 327.86 and 192.97 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 327.86 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/327.86 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 327.86 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 63,264.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,264.54/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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