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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 327.84 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 327.84 and 137.62 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 327.84 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/327.84 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 327.84 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 45,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117.34/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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