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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.74, 301.85 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.74, 301.85 and 131.40 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.74 : 301.85 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.74/301.85 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.74x = 301.85 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.74x = 39,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,662.43/218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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