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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.30 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.30 and 127.14 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.30 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.30 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.30 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 41,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,612.92/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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