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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 327.52 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 327.52 and 137.10 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 327.52 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/327.52 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 327.52 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 44,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,902.99/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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