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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 328 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 328 and 137.49 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 328 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/328 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 328 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 45,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,096.72/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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