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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 301.74 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 301.74 and 148.94 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 301.74 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/301.74 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 301.74 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 44,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,941.16/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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