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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 300.94 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 300.94 and 192.06 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 300.94 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/300.94 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 300.94 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 57,796.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,796.07/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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