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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 301.50 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 301.50 and 129.94 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 301.50 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/301.50 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 301.50 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 39,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,176.16/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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