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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.71 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.71 and 144.99 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 301.71 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/301.71 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 301.71 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 43,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742.70/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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