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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 302.13 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 302.13 and 145.23 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 302.13 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/302.13 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 302.13 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 43,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,878.34/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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