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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 301.78 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 301.78 and 141 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 301.78 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/301.78 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 301.78 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 42,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,550.98/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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