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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 301.87 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 301.87 and 125.51 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 301.87 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/301.87 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 301.87 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 37,886.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,886.35/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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