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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 328.02 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 328.02 and 127.32 is: 191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 328.02 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/328.02 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 328.02 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 41,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,763.51/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.12

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