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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 301.92 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 301.92 and 141.14 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 301.92 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/301.92 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 301.92 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 42,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613.21/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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