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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 300.79 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 300.79 and 140.43 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 300.79 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/300.79 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 300.79 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 42,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239.94/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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