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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 301.50 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 301.50 and 131.09 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 301.50 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/301.50 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 301.50 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 39,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,523.64/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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