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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 301.27 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 301.27 and 131 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 301.27 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/301.27 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 301.27 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 39,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,466.37/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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