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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 300.72 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 300.72 and 140.25 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 300.72 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/300.72 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 300.72 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 42,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,175.98/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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