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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 327.47 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 327.47 and 127.11 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 327.47 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/327.47 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 327.47 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 41,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625.03/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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