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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 302.12 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 302.12 and 153.52 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 302.12 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/302.12 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 302.12 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 46,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,381.46/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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