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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 327.53 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 327.53 and 95.04 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 327.53 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/327.53 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 327.53 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 31,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128.69/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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