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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 328.28 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 328.28 and 93.81 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 328.28 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/328.28 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 328.28 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 30,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,795.48/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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