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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 302.01 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 302.01 and 148.91 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 302.01 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/302.01 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 302.01 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 44,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,972.31/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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