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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.74, 301.89 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.74, 301.89 and 141.34 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.74 : 301.89 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.74/301.89 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.74x = 301.89 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.74x = 42,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669.13/218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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