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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 301.70 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 301.70 and 130.19 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 301.70 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/301.70 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 301.70 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 39,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276.81/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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