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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 327.48 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 327.48 and 186.30 is: 278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 327.48 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/327.48 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 327.48 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 61,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009.52/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.74

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