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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 301.34 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 301.34 and 129.80 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 301.34 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/301.34 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 301.34 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 39,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113.93/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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