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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 328.26 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 328.26 and 95.55 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 328.26 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/328.26 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 328.26 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 31,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,366.60/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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