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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.53, 327.89 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.53, 327.89 and 131.86 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.53 : 327.89 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.53/327.89 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.53x = 327.89 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.53x = 43,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235.58/218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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