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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.50, 327.60 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.50, 327.60 and 141.94 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.50 : 327.60 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.50/327.60 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.50x = 327.60 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.50x = 46,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,499.54/218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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