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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 326.74 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 326.74 and 131.44 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 326.74 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/326.74 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 326.74 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 42,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,946.71/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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