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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 300.94 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 300.94 and 130.69 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 300.94 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/300.94 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 300.94 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 39,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,328.77/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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