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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.51, 327.42 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.51, 327.42 and 120.87 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.51 : 327.42 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.51/327.42 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.51x = 327.42 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.51x = 39,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,575.26/218.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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