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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 326.97 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 326.97 and 125.48 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 326.97 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/326.97 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 326.97 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 41,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,026.56/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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