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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.59, 301.46 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.59, 301.46 and 144.88 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.59 : 301.46 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.59/301.46 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.59x = 301.46 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.59x = 43,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,674.05/218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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