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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 302.07 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 302.07 and 149.03 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 302.07 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/302.07 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 302.07 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 45,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,017.49/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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