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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 302.07 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 302.07 and 144.23 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 302.07 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/302.07 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 302.07 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 43,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,567.56/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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