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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.77, 327.91 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.77, 327.91 and 141.87 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.77 : 327.91 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.77/327.91 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.77x = 327.91 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.77x = 46,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,520.59/218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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