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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 301.89 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 301.89 and 140.12 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 301.89 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/301.89 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 301.89 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 42,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300.83/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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