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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 300.99 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 300.99 and 139.48 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 300.99 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/300.99 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 300.99 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 41,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,982.09/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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