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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 328.28 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 328.28 and 127.64 is: 191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 328.28 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/328.28 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 328.28 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 41,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,901.02/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.40

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