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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 301.97 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 301.97 and 140.10 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 301.97 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/301.97 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 301.97 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 42,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305.30/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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