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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 327.86 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 327.86 and 96.89 is: 145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 327.86 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/327.86 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 327.86 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 31,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764.23/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.19

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