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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 301 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 301 and 129.56 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 301 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/301 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 301 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 38,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,997.56/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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