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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 301.11 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 301.11 and 129.69 is: 178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 301.11 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/301.11 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 301.11 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 39,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,050.31/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.95

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