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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 302.04 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 302.04 and 141.26 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 302.04 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/302.04 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 302.04 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 42,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666.17/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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