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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 327.34 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 327.34 and 131.52 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 327.34 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/327.34 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 327.34 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 43,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051.76/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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