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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 301.22 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 301.22 and 130.93 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 301.22 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/301.22 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 301.22 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 39,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,438.73/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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