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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 326.74 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 326.74 and 131.42 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 326.74 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/326.74 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 326.74 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 42,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,940.17/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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