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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 300.84 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 300.84 and 140.42 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 300.84 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/300.84 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 300.84 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 42,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,243.95/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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