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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 301.27 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 301.27 and 135.37 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 301.27 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/301.27 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 301.27 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 40,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,783.33/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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