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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 327.96 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 327.96 and 127.28 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 327.96 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/327.96 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 327.96 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 41,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,743.57/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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