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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.53, 327.38 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.53, 327.38 and 130.50 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.53 : 327.38 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.53/327.38 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.53x = 327.38 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.53x = 42,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,723.09/218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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