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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 326.52 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 326.52 and 194.58 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 326.52 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/326.52 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 326.52 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 63,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,534.26/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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