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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.06, 326.70 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.06, 326.70 and 187.34 is: 280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.06 : 326.70 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.06/326.70 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.06x = 326.70 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.06x = 61,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203.98/218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.67

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