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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.41, 301.32 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.41, 301.32 and 140.83 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.41 : 301.32 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.41/301.32 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.41x = 301.32 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.41x = 42,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,434.90/218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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