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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.80, 302.13 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.80, 302.13 and 195.45 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.80 : 302.13 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.80/302.13 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.80x = 302.13 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.80x = 59,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049.06/218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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