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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 327.87 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 327.87 and 127.53 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 327.87 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/327.87 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 327.87 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 41,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,813.26/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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