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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 301.04 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 301.04 and 139.44 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 301.04 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/301.04 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 301.04 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 41,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,977.02/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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