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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 302.12 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 302.12 and 144.15 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 302.12 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/302.12 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 302.12 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 43,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,550.60/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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