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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 301.68 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 301.68 and 193.61 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 301.68 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/301.68 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 301.68 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 58,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,409.02/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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