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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 301.50 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 301.50 and 148.43 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 301.50 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/301.50 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 301.50 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 44,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,752.40/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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