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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 300.71 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 300.71 and 148.10 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 300.71 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/300.71 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 300.71 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 44,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,534.02/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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