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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.79, 327.87 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.79, 327.87 and 137.40 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.79 : 327.87 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.79/327.87 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.79x = 327.87 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.79x = 45,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,049.34/218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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