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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.06, 326.69 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.06, 326.69 and 131.30 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.06 : 326.69 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.06/326.69 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.06x = 326.69 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.06x = 42,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,893.74/218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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