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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 302.16 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 302.16 and 131.64 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 302.16 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/302.16 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 302.16 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 39,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,776.34/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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