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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.06, 300.88 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.06, 300.88 and 135.19 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.06 : 300.88 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.06/300.88 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.06x = 300.88 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.06x = 40,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,675.97/218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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