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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 300.99 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 300.99 and 124.83 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 300.99 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/300.99 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 300.99 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 37,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,572.58/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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