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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.83, 328.23 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.83, 328.23 and 127.47 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.83 : 328.23 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.83/328.23 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.83x = 328.23 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.83x = 41,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,838.84/218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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