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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 327.72 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 327.72 and 127.08 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 327.72 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/327.72 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 327.72 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 41,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,646.66/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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