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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 300.86 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 300.86 and 119.78 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 300.86 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/300.86 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 300.86 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 36,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,037.01/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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