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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 301.79 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 301.79 and 131.41 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 301.79 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/301.79 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 301.79 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 39,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658.22/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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