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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.33, 327.48 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.33, 327.48 and 126.97 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.33 : 327.48 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.33/327.48 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.33x = 327.48 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.33x = 41,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,578.84/218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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