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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 326.91 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 326.91 and 136.82 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 326.91 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/326.91 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 326.91 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 44,727.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727.83/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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