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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 301.62 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 301.62 and 195.27 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 301.62 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/301.62 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 301.62 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 58,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,897.34/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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