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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 300.74 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 300.74 and 135.11 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 300.74 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/300.74 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 300.74 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 40,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,630.80/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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