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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.61, 301.73 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.61, 301.73 and 131.27 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.61 : 301.73 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.61/301.73 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.61x = 301.73 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.61x = 39,605.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,605.93/218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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