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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 327.81 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 327.81 and 96.86 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 327.81 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/327.81 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 327.81 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 31,750.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,750.37/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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