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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 327.27 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 327.27 and 126.70 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 327.27 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/327.27 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 327.27 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 41,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,465.11/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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