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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 302.28 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 302.28 and 145.52 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 302.28 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/302.28 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 302.28 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 43,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987.79/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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