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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.41, 327.51 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.41, 327.51 and 126.95 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.41 : 327.51 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.41/327.51 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.41x = 327.51 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.41x = 41,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575.76/218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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