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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.95, 302.06 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.95, 302.06 and 191.32 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.95 : 302.06 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.95/302.06 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.95x = 302.06 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.95x = 57,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790.12/218.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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