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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.30, 326.97 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.30, 326.97 and 126.77 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.30 : 326.97 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.30/326.97 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.30x = 326.97 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.30x = 41,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,449.51/218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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