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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 301.49 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 301.49 and 125.21 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 301.49 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/301.49 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 301.49 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 37,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.00/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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