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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 300.97 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 300.97 and 119.85 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 300.97 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/300.97 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 300.97 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 36,071.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,071.25/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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