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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 301.29 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 301.29 and 144.54 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 301.29 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/301.29 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 301.29 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 43,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,548.46/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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