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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 326.91 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 326.91 and 126.66 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 326.91 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/326.91 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 326.91 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 41,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,406.42/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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