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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 327.60 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 327.60 and 125.97 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 327.60 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/327.60 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 327.60 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 41,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267.77/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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