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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 301.01 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 301.01 and 129.69 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 301.01 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/301.01 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 301.01 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 39,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,036.70/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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