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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 302.03 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 302.03 and 131.48 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 302.03 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/302.03 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 302.03 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 39,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,710.90/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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