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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.11, 327.18 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.11, 327.18 and 126.61 is: 189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.11 : 327.18 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.11/327.18 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.11x = 327.18 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.11x = 41,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,424.26/218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.92

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