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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 326.75 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 326.75 and 136.74 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 326.75 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/326.75 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 326.75 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 44,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,679.11/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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