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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 328.62 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 328.62 and 137.48 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 328.62 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/328.62 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 328.62 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 45,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,178.68/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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