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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 302.10 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 302.10 and 145.43 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 302.10 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/302.10 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 302.10 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 43,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,934.01/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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