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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.48, 301.28 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.48, 301.28 and 139.76 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.48 : 301.28 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.48/301.28 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.48x = 301.28 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.48x = 42,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,106.89/218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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