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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 301.84 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 301.84 and 131.39 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 301.84 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/301.84 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 301.84 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 39,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,659.18/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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