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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 327.11 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 327.11 and 126.63 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 327.11 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/327.11 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 327.11 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 41,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,421.31/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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