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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.79, 328.14 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.79, 328.14 and 95.40 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.79 : 328.14 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.79/328.14 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.79x = 328.14 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.79x = 31,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304.56/218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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