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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.97, 302.27 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.97, 302.27 and 200.61 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.97 : 302.27 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.97/302.27 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.97x = 302.27 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.97x = 60,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,637.38/218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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