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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.87, 301.97 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.87, 301.97 and 125.55 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.87 : 301.97 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.87/301.97 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.87x = 301.97 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.87x = 37,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,912.33/218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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