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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 301.60 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 301.60 and 140.93 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 301.60 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/301.60 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 301.60 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 42,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,503.78/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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