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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 300.96 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 300.96 and 129.48 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 300.96 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/300.96 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 300.96 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 38,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,968.30/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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