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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 301.96 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 301.96 and 148.57 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 301.96 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/301.96 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 301.96 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 44,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,859.94/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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