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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 328.50 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 328.50 and 141.86 is: 212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 328.50 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/328.50 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 328.50 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 46,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,601.12/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.87

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