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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 328.07 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 328.07 and 127.53 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 328.07 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/328.07 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 328.07 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 41,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,838.13/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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