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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.15, 301.04 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.15, 301.04 and 119.91 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.15 : 301.04 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.15/301.04 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.15x = 301.04 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.15x = 36,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,098.01/218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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