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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 327.59 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 327.59 and 187.94 is: 281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 327.59 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/327.59 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 327.59 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 61,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567.85/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.67

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