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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 327.87 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 327.87 and 121.14 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 327.87 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/327.87 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 327.87 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 39,718.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,718.17/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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