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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 300.88 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 300.88 and 144.40 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 300.88 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/300.88 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 300.88 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 43,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447.63/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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