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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.01, 327.98 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.01, 327.98 and 127.42 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.01 : 327.98 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.01/327.98 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.01x = 327.98 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.01x = 41,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,791.21/219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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