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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.51, 301.70 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.51, 301.70 and 153.10 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.51 : 301.70 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.51/301.70 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.51x = 301.70 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.51x = 46,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,190.27/218.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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