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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.37, 301.35 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.37, 301.35 and 129.86 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.37 : 301.35 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.37/301.35 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.37x = 301.35 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.37x = 39,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,131.80/218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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