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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.68 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.68 and 148.68 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 301.68 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/301.68 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 301.68 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 44,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,853.78/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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