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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.94, 327.91 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.94, 327.91 and 187.74 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.94 : 327.91 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.94/327.91 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.94x = 327.91 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.94x = 61,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,561.82/218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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