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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 302.10 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 302.10 and 144.92 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 302.10 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/302.10 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 302.10 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 43,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.94/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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