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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 301.38 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 301.38 and 144.75 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 301.38 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/301.38 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 301.38 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 43,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,624.76/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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