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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 302.04 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 302.04 and 140.15 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 302.04 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/302.04 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 302.04 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 42,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331.66/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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