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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 327.80 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 327.80 and 132.88 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 327.80 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/327.80 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 327.80 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 43,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,558.06/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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