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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 301.06 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 301.06 and 149.32 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 301.06 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/301.06 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 301.06 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 44,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954.28/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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