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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.11, 326.89 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.11, 326.89 and 115.14 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.11 : 326.89 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.11/326.89 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.11x = 326.89 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.11x = 37,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,638.11/218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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