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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.13, 301.02 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.13, 301.02 and 119.88 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.13 : 301.02 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.13/301.02 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.13x = 301.02 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.13x = 36,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,086.67/218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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