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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 327.87 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 327.87 and 182.40 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 327.87 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/327.87 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 327.87 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 59,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,803.49/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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