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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 301.38 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 301.38 and 139.74 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 301.38 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/301.38 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 301.38 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 42,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,114.84/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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