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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 301.56 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 301.56 and 130.03 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 301.56 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/301.56 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 301.56 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 39,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,211.85/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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