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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 328.19 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 328.19 and 81.89 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 328.19 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/328.19 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 328.19 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 26,875.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875.48/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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