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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.97, 301.55 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.97, 301.55 and 199.50 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.97 : 301.55 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.97/301.55 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.97x = 301.55 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.97x = 60,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,157.72/218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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