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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 301.39 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 301.39 and 191.44 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 301.39 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/301.39 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 301.39 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 57,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,698.10/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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