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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.27, 301.37 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.27, 301.37 and 144.74 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.27 : 301.37 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.27/301.37 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.27x = 301.37 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.27x = 43,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,618.06/218.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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