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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 301.10 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 301.10 and 135.29 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 301.10 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/301.10 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 301.10 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 40,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,733.64/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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