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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 301.33 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 301.33 and 139.84 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 301.33 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/301.33 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 301.33 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 42,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,137.99/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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