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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.61, 327.80 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.61, 327.80 and 127.33 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.61 : 327.80 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.61/327.80 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.61x = 327.80 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.61x = 41,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738.77/218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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