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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 301.22 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 301.22 and 125.01 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 301.22 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/301.22 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 301.22 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 37,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654.89/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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