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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 300.96 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 300.96 and 144.37 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 300.96 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/300.96 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 300.96 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 43,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,449.60/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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