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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.51, 301.48 and 129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.51, 301.48 and 129.95 is: 179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.51 : 301.48 = 129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.51/301.48 = 129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.51x = 301.48 × 129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.51x = 39,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,177.33/218.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.30

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