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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 300.95 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 300.95 and 135.24 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 300.95 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/300.95 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 300.95 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 40,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,699.18/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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