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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.86, 327.84 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.86, 327.84 and 127.42 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.86 : 327.84 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.86/327.84 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.86x = 327.84 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.86x = 41,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,773.37/218.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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