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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 327.14 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 327.14 and 126.58 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 327.14 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/327.14 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 327.14 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 41,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,409.38/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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