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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.30, 301.44 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.30, 301.44 and 144.59 is: 199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.30 : 301.44 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.30/301.44 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.30x = 301.44 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.30x = 43,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,583.70/218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.66

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