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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 300.90 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 300.90 and 148.16 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 300.90 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/300.90 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 300.90 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 44,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581.34/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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