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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 328.14 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 328.14 and 81.78 is: 122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 328.14 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/328.14 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 328.14 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 26,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,835.29/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.69

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