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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.21, 301.13 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.21, 301.13 and 130.88 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.21 : 301.13 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.21/301.13 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.21x = 301.13 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.21x = 39,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,410.72/218.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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