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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 327.93 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 327.93 and 187.57 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 327.93 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/327.93 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 327.93 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 61,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,508.66/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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