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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.37, 301.32 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.37, 301.32 and 131.01 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.37 : 301.32 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.37/301.32 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.37x = 301.32 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.37x = 39,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,475.93/218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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