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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 300.90 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 300.90 and 148.18 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 300.90 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/300.90 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 300.90 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 44,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,587.36/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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