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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.33, 301.28 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.33, 301.28 and 130.98 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.33 : 301.28 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.33/301.28 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.33x = 301.28 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.33x = 39,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,461.65/218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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