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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 301.88 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 301.88 and 149.03 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 301.88 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/301.88 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 301.88 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 44,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,988.33/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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