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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 327.71 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 327.71 and 137.16 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 327.71 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/327.71 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 327.71 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 44,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949.05/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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