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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 328.04 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 328.04 and 127.50 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 328.04 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/328.04 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 328.04 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 41,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825.10/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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