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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 327.24 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 327.24 and 137.16 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 327.24 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/327.24 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 327.24 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 44,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,884.24/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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