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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 328.32 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 328.32 and 195.10 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 328.32 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/328.32 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 328.32 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 64,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,055.23/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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