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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 301.25 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 301.25 and 144.50 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 301.25 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/301.25 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 301.25 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 43,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,529.48/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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