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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.79, 302.07 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.79, 302.07 and 195.44 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.79 : 302.07 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.79/302.07 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.79x = 302.07 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.79x = 59,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,034.07/218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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