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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 327.88 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 327.88 and 121.14 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 327.88 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/327.88 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 327.88 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 39,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719.05/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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