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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 327.36 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 327.36 and 126.96 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 327.36 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/327.36 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 327.36 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 41,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,561.63/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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