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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.53, 301.59 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.53, 301.59 and 131.22 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.53 : 301.59 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.53/301.59 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.53x = 301.59 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.53x = 39,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574.64/218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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