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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.86, 328.26 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.86, 328.26 and 137.86 is: 206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.86 : 328.26 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.86/328.26 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.86x = 328.26 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.86x = 45,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253.92/218.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.77

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