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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 301.86 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 301.86 and 204.12 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 301.86 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/301.86 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 301.86 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 61,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615.66/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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