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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 300.87 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 300.87 and 119.79 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 300.87 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/300.87 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 300.87 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 36,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,041.22/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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