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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.83, 301.99 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.83, 301.99 and 130.35 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.83 : 301.99 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.83/301.99 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.83x = 301.99 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.83x = 39,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364.40/218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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