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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.55, 327.55 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.55, 327.55 and 136.15 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.55 : 327.55 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.55/327.55 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.55x = 327.55 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.55x = 44,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,597.25/218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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