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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 301.44 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 301.44 and 131.12 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 301.44 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/301.44 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 301.44 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 39,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524.81/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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