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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 302.12 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 302.12 and 145.18 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 302.12 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/302.12 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 302.12 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 43,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,861.98/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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