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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.55, 301.61 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.55, 301.61 and 144.81 is: 199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.55 : 301.61 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.55/301.61 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.55x = 301.61 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.55x = 43,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675.98/218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.85

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