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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 326.79 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 326.79 and 126.54 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 326.79 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/326.79 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 326.79 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 41,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352.01/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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