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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 301.18 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 301.18 and 139.44 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 301.18 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/301.18 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 301.18 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 41,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,996.54/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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