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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 327.46 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 327.46 and 125.87 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 327.46 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/327.46 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 327.46 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 41,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,217.39/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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