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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.74, 327.74 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.74, 327.74 and 141.88 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.74 : 327.74 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.74/327.74 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.74x = 327.74 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.74x = 46,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,499.75/218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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