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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.38, 301.52 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.38, 301.52 and 140.88 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.38 : 301.52 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.38/301.52 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.38x = 301.52 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.38x = 42,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,478.14/218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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