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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.30, 301.21 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.30, 301.21 and 135.42 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.30 : 301.21 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.30/301.21 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.30x = 301.21 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.30x = 40,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789.89/218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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