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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.57, 301.63 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.57, 301.63 and 131.24 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.57 : 301.63 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.57/301.63 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.57x = 301.63 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.57x = 39,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,586.18/218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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