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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 300.90 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 300.90 and 135.10 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 300.90 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/300.90 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 300.90 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 40,651.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,651.59/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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