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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 301.98 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 301.98 and 119.25 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 301.98 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/301.98 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 301.98 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 36,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,011.12/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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