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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.06, 300.83 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.06, 300.83 and 130.71 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.06 : 300.83 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.06/300.83 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.06x = 300.83 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.06x = 39,320.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,320.84/218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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