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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 301.11 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 301.11 and 130.89 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 301.11 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/301.11 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 301.11 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 39,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,412.29/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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