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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.21, 327.29 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.21, 327.29 and 136.85 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.21 : 327.29 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.21/327.29 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.21x = 327.29 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.21x = 44,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,787.32/218.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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