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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 301.47 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 301.47 and 144.87 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 301.47 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/301.47 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 301.47 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 43,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675.07/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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