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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.87, 328.19 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.87, 328.19 and 137.63 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.87 : 328.19 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.87/328.19 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.87x = 328.19 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.87x = 45,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,166.46/218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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