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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 327.58 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 327.58 and 132.18 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 327.58 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/327.58 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 327.58 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 43,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,298.46/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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