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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.80, 328.17 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.80, 328.17 and 131.00 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.80 : 328.17 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.80/328.17 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.80x = 328.17 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.80x = 42,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,990.23/218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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