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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 301.92 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 301.92 and 131.45 is: 181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 301.92 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/301.92 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 301.92 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 39,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,685.87/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.43

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