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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.97, 327.96 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.97, 327.96 and 127.53 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.97 : 327.96 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.97/327.96 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.97x = 327.96 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.97x = 41,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824.74/218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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