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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.89, 328.22 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.89, 328.22 and 127.61 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.89 : 328.22 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.89/328.22 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.89x = 328.22 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.89x = 41,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,884.15/218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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