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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 328.40 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 328.40 and 133.25 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 328.40 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/328.40 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 328.40 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 43,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,759.30/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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