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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 301.26 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 301.26 and 139.66 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 301.26 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/301.26 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 301.26 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 42,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,073.97/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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