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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 301.59 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 301.59 and 144.75 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 301.59 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/301.59 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 301.59 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 43,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,655.15/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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