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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 301.44 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 301.44 and 131.06 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 301.44 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/301.44 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 301.44 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 39,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,506.73/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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