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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 302.25 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 302.25 and 131.77 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 302.25 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/302.25 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 302.25 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 39,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,827.48/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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