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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.38, 327.78 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.38, 327.78 and 136.27 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.38 : 327.78 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.38/327.78 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.38x = 327.78 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.38x = 44,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,665.90/218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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