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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.00, 327.02 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.00, 327.02 and 126.65 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.00 : 327.02 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.00/327.02 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.00x = 327.02 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.00x = 41,417.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,417.27/218.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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