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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 302.13 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 302.13 and 131.58 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 302.13 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/302.13 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 302.13 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 39,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,754.27/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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