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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 327.93 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 327.93 and 132.27 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 327.93 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/327.93 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 327.93 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 43,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,373.66/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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