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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 300.92 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 300.92 and 148.20 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 300.92 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/300.92 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 300.92 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 44,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,594.47/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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