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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 302.14 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 302.14 and 145.13 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 302.14 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/302.14 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 302.14 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 43,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,849.58/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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