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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.89, 301.97 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.89, 301.97 and 125.61 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.89 : 301.97 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.89/301.97 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.89x = 301.97 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.89x = 37,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931.90/218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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