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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.87, 301.99 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.87, 301.99 and 125.56 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.87 : 301.99 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.87/301.99 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.87x = 301.99 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.87x = 37,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,916.96/218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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