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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 301.08 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 301.08 and 148.20 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 301.08 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/301.08 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 301.08 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 44,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,620.06/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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