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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 328.46 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 328.46 and 126.28 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 328.46 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/328.46 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 328.46 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 41,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,475.86/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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