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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.61, 327.51 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.61, 327.51 and 137.61 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.61 : 327.51 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.61/327.51 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.61x = 327.51 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.61x = 45,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,068.65/218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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