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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 300.64 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 300.64 and 147.08 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 300.64 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/300.64 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 300.64 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 44,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218.13/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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