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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.27, 301.23 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.27, 301.23 and 130.94 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.27 : 301.23 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.27/301.23 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.27x = 301.23 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.27x = 39,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,443.06/218.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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