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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 300.90 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 300.90 and 144.28 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 300.90 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/300.90 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 300.90 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 43,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413.85/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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