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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 301.44 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 301.44 and 131.10 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 301.44 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/301.44 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 301.44 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 39,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518.78/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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