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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 302.08 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 302.08 and 131.56 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 302.08 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/302.08 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 302.08 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 39,741.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,741.64/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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