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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.41, 301.41 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.41, 301.41 and 131.11 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.41 : 301.41 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.41/301.41 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.41x = 301.41 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.41x = 39,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,517.87/218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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