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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 301.38 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 301.38 and 131.04 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 301.38 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/301.38 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 301.38 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 39,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492.84/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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