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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 301.45 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 301.45 and 204.98 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 301.45 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/301.45 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 301.45 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 61,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792.96/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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