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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 301.08 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 301.08 and 130.88 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 301.08 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/301.08 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 301.08 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 39,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,405.35/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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