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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 300.94 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 300.94 and 144.52 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 300.94 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/300.94 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 300.94 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 43,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,491.85/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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