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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 327.78 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 327.78 and 127.49 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 327.78 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/327.78 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 327.78 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 41,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787.03/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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