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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.41 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.41 and 140.88 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 301.41 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/301.41 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 301.41 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 42,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462.64/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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