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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 327.24 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 327.24 and 137.12 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 327.24 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/327.24 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 327.24 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 44,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,871.15/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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