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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 302.09 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 302.09 and 140.30 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 302.09 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/302.09 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 302.09 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 42,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381.02/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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