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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 301.03 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 301.03 and 148.12 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 301.03 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/301.03 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 301.03 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 44,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,587.44/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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