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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 301.41 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 301.41 and 140.58 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 301.41 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/301.41 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 301.41 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 42,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,372.22/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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