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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.99, 327.67 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.99, 327.67 and 132.41 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.99 : 327.67 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.99/327.67 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.99x = 327.67 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.99x = 43,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,386.78/218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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