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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.30, 301.41 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.30, 301.41 and 135.45 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.30 : 301.41 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.30/301.41 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.30x = 301.41 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.30x = 40,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825.98/218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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