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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 302.12 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 302.12 and 131.59 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 302.12 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/302.12 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 302.12 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 39,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,755.97/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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