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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 300.92 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 300.92 and 135.20 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 300.92 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/300.92 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 300.92 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 40,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,684.38/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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