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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 301.44 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 301.44 and 144.75 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 301.44 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/301.44 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 301.44 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 43,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,633.44/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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