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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.53, 327.90 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.53, 327.90 and 115.86 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.53 : 327.90 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.53/327.90 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.53x = 327.90 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.53x = 37,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991.51/218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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