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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 301.75 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 301.75 and 140.03 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 301.75 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/301.75 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 301.75 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 42,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252.19/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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