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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 301.04 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 301.04 and 135.16 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 301.04 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/301.04 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 301.04 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 40,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.68/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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