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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 302.07 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 302.07 and 130.48 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 302.07 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/302.07 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 302.07 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 39,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,415.33/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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