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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.65, 301.71 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.65, 301.71 and 131.32 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.65 : 301.71 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.65/301.71 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.65x = 301.71 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.65x = 39,618.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618.39/218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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