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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.50, 301.53 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.50, 301.53 and 131.17 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.50 : 301.53 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.50/301.53 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.50x = 301.53 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.50x = 39,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,551.69/218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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