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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 301.26 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 301.26 and 144.68 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 301.26 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/301.26 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 301.26 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 43,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,586.30/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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