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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 327.92 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 327.92 and 187.80 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 327.92 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/327.92 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 327.92 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 61,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,582.44/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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