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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 327.02 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 327.02 and 131.32 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 327.02 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/327.02 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 327.02 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 42,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,944.27/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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