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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 300.80 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 300.80 and 144.41 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 300.80 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/300.80 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 300.80 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 43,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,437.39/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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