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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 301.63 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 301.63 and 125.28 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 301.63 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/301.63 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 301.63 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 37,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,787.89/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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