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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 327.33 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 327.33 and 187.04 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 327.33 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/327.33 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 327.33 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 61,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,223.80/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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