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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 327.87 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 327.87 and 190.35 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 327.87 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/327.87 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 327.87 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 62,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,410.05/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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