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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 301.02 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 301.02 and 135.28 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 301.02 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/301.02 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 301.02 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 40,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,722.28/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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