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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 301.86 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 301.86 and 131.49 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 301.86 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/301.86 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 301.86 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 39,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,691.57/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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