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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 328.19 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 328.19 and 81.81 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 328.19 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/328.19 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 328.19 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 26,849.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,849.51/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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