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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 301.58 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 301.58 and 141.05 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 301.58 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/301.58 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 301.58 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 42,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535.65/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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