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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.77, 301.79 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.77, 301.79 and 144.99 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.77 : 301.79 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.77/301.79 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.77x = 301.79 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.77x = 43,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756.89/218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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