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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 300.74 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 300.74 and 152.58 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 300.74 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/300.74 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 300.74 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 45,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886.15/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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