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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.36 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.36 and 126.86 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.36 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.36 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.36 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 41,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402.03/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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