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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 300.96 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 300.96 and 140.50 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 300.96 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/300.96 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 300.96 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 42,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,284.88/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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