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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 302.16 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 302.16 and 145.27 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 302.16 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/302.16 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 302.16 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 43,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,894.78/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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