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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.95, 327.94 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.95, 327.94 and 127.55 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.95 : 327.94 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.95/327.94 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.95x = 327.94 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.95x = 41,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,828.75/218.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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