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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 302.06 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 302.06 and 131.60 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 302.06 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/302.06 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 302.06 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 39,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.10/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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