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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 301.14 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 301.14 and 130.92 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 301.14 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/301.14 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 301.14 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 39,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,425.25/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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