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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 326.93 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 326.93 and 136.91 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 326.93 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/326.93 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 326.93 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 44,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757.67/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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