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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 301.86 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 301.86 and 192.95 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 301.86 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/301.86 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 301.86 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 58,243.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,243.89/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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