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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 300.80 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 300.80 and 126.08 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 300.80 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/300.80 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 300.80 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 37,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924.86/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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