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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 327.72 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 327.72 and 131.80 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 327.72 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/327.72 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 327.72 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 43,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193.50/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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