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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 301.79 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 301.79 and 145.13 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 301.79 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/301.79 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 301.79 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 43,797.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,797.64/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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