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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.94, 302.14 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.94, 302.14 and 141.45 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.94 : 302.14 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.94/302.14 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.94x = 302.14 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.94x = 42,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736.59/218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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