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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.11, 327.26 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.11, 327.26 and 131.47 is: 197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.11 : 327.26 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.11/327.26 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.11x = 327.26 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.11x = 43,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,024.87/218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.26

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