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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 327.08 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 327.08 and 137.34 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 327.08 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/327.08 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 327.08 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 44,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,921.17/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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