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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.87, 327.97 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.87, 327.97 and 132.11 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.87 : 327.97 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.87/327.97 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.87x = 327.97 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.87x = 43,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,327.63/218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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