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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 301.55 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 301.55 and 156.51 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 301.55 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/301.55 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 301.55 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 47,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194.81/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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