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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 300.49 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 300.49 and 195.71 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 300.49 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/300.49 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 300.49 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 58,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,809.16/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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