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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.17, 301.04 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.17, 301.04 and 139.35 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.17 : 301.04 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.17/301.04 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.17x = 301.04 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.17x = 41,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,950.88/218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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