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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 301.98 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 301.98 and 140.20 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 301.98 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/301.98 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 301.98 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 42,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337.37/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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