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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.87, 302.02 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.87, 302.02 and 130.35 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.87 : 302.02 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.87/302.02 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.87x = 302.02 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.87x = 39,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366.80/218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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