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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.17, 327.14 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.17, 327.14 and 134.79 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.17 : 327.14 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.17/327.14 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.17x = 327.14 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.17x = 44,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093.56/218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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