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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 300.98 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 300.98 and 135.25 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 300.98 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/300.98 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 300.98 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 40,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,707.13/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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