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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 300.98 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 300.98 and 119.85 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 300.98 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/300.98 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 300.98 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 36,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,071.85/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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