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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.86, 302.04 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.86, 302.04 and 131.54 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.86 : 302.04 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.86/302.04 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.86x = 302.04 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.86x = 39,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,730.34/218.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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