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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 327.07 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 327.07 and 189.43 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 327.07 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/327.07 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 327.07 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 61,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,956.29/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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