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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.83, 327.86 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.83, 327.86 and 194.99 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.83 : 327.86 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.83/327.86 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.83x = 327.86 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.83x = 63,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,930.22/218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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