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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.90 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.90 and 145.08 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 301.90 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/301.90 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 301.90 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 43,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,799.65/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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