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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 301.37 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 301.37 and 130.97 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 301.37 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/301.37 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 301.37 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 39,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,468.27/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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