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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 301.88 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 301.88 and 145.10 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 301.88 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/301.88 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 301.88 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 43,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,800.55/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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