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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.80, 328.09 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.80, 328.09 and 127.52 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.80 : 328.09 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.80/328.09 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.80x = 328.09 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.80x = 41,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,838.04/218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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