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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.37, 327.48 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.37, 327.48 and 192.72 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.37 : 327.48 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.37/327.48 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.37x = 327.48 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.37x = 63,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,111.95/218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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