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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 327.73 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 327.73 and 95.06 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 327.73 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/327.73 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 327.73 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 31,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,153.26/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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