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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.33, 301.25 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.33, 301.25 and 129.81 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.33 : 301.25 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.33/301.25 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.33x = 301.25 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.33x = 39,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,105.59/218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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