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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 301.28 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 301.28 and 135.44 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 301.28 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/301.28 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 301.28 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 40,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,803.18/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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