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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 301.14 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 301.14 and 129.75 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 301.14 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/301.14 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 301.14 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 39,072.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,072.92/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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