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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.67, 301.83 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.67, 301.83 and 148.80 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.67 : 301.83 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.67/301.83 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.67x = 301.83 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.67x = 44,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,912.30/218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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