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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 301.14 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 301.14 and 135.48 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 301.14 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/301.14 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 301.14 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 40,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,798.45/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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