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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.38, 327.97 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.38, 327.97 and 131.90 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.38 : 327.97 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.38/327.97 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.38x = 327.97 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.38x = 43,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259.24/218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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