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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.41, 301.43 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.41, 301.43 and 144.74 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.41 : 301.43 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.41/301.43 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.41x = 301.43 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.41x = 43,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,628.98/218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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