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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.71, 301.56 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.71, 301.56 and 131.35 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.71 : 301.56 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.71/301.56 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.71x = 301.56 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.71x = 39,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,609.91/218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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