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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.29, 301.17 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.29, 301.17 and 135.40 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.29 : 301.17 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.29/301.17 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.29x = 301.17 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.29x = 40,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,776.91/218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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