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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.60, 301.74 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.60, 301.74 and 139.98 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.60 : 301.74 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.60/301.74 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.60x = 301.74 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.60x = 42,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,237.57/218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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