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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.27, 301.18 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.27, 301.18 and 134.22 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.27 : 301.18 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.27/301.18 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.27x = 301.18 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.27x = 40,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,424.77/218.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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