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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 327.72 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 327.72 and 188.18 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 327.72 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/327.72 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 327.72 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 61,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,670.35/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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