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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 300.88 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 300.88 and 135.16 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 300.88 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/300.88 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 300.88 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 40,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,666.94/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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