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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.55, 301.62 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.55, 301.62 and 125.27 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.55 : 301.62 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.55/301.62 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.55x = 301.62 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.55x = 37,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,783.94/218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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