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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 300.88 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 300.88 and 140.40 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 300.88 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/300.88 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 300.88 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 42,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,243.55/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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