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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 328.23 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 328.23 and 127.48 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 328.23 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/328.23 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 328.23 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 41,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,842.76/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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