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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 327.42 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 327.42 and 89.94 is: 134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 327.42 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/327.42 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 327.42 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 29,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,447.71/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.96

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