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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.50, 301.46 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.50, 301.46 and 125.21 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.50 : 301.46 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.50/301.46 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.50x = 301.46 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.50x = 37,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,745.93/218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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