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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 328.05 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 328.05 and 131.96 is: 198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 328.05 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/328.05 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 328.05 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 43,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,290.30/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.00

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