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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 328.23 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 328.23 and 137.64 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 328.23 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/328.23 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 328.23 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 45,177.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,177.58/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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