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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 301.82 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 301.82 and 140.10 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 301.82 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/301.82 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 301.82 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 42,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,284.76/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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