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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 326.90 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 326.90 and 94.60 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 326.90 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/326.90 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 326.90 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 30,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923.11/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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