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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.13, 301.04 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.13, 301.04 and 135.22 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.13 : 301.04 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.13/301.04 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.13x = 301.04 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.13x = 40,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,706.63/218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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