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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.68 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.68 and 126.98 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.68 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.68 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.68 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 41,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,609.47/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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