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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 326.70 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 326.70 and 127.08 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 326.70 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/326.70 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 326.70 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 41,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,517.04/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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