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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 300.92 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 300.92 and 144.59 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 300.92 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/300.92 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 300.92 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 43,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,507.80/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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