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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.33, 301.32 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.33, 301.32 and 135.41 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.33 : 301.32 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.33/301.32 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.33x = 301.32 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.33x = 40,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,800.23/218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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