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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 326.62 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 326.62 and 136.76 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 326.62 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/326.62 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 326.62 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 44,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,668.55/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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