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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 326.65 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 326.65 and 125.34 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 326.65 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/326.65 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 326.65 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 40,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,943.83/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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