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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 301.72 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 301.72 and 148.66 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 301.72 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/301.72 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 301.72 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 44,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,853.70/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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