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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 327.56 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 327.56 and 137.38 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 327.56 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/327.56 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 327.56 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 44,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,999.72/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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