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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 302.08 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 302.08 and 130.33 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 302.08 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/302.08 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 302.08 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 39,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,370.09/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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