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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 327.32 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 327.32 and 131.17 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 327.32 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/327.32 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 327.32 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 42,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,932.27/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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