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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 327.69 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 327.69 and 182.61 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 327.69 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/327.69 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 327.69 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 59,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,839.47/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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