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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 301.78 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 301.78 and 148.80 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 301.78 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/301.78 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 301.78 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 44,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904.86/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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