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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 328.00 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 328.00 and 127.20 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 328.00 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/328.00 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 328.00 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 41,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719.98/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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