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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 327.57 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 327.57 and 127.06 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 327.57 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/327.57 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 327.57 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 41,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,621.04/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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