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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.29, 327.34 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.29, 327.34 and 127.01 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.29 : 327.34 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.29/327.34 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.29x = 327.34 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.29x = 41,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576.33/218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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