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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.80, 302.03 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.80, 302.03 and 145.29 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.80 : 302.03 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.80/302.03 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.80x = 302.03 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.80x = 43,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882.89/218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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