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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 327.60 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 327.60 and 137.25 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 327.60 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/327.60 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 327.60 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 44,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,963.10/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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