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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 327.83 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 327.83 and 127.31 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 327.83 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/327.83 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 327.83 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 41,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,733.76/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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