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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 326.27 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 326.27 and 131.43 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 326.27 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/326.27 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 326.27 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 42,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,881.67/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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