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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.55, 301.83 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.55, 301.83 and 148.92 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.55 : 301.83 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.55/301.83 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.55x = 301.83 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.55x = 44,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,948.52/218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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