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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 327.64 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 327.64 and 136.18 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 327.64 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/327.64 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 327.64 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 44,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,618.02/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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