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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 301.86 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 301.86 and 131.43 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 301.86 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/301.86 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 301.86 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 39,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,673.46/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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