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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 301.03 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 301.03 and 130.79 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 301.03 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/301.03 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 301.03 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 39,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,372.14/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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