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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 301.02 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 301.02 and 129.60 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 301.02 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/301.02 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 301.02 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 39,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,011.71/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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