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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 301.20 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 301.20 and 135.37 is: 186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 301.20 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/301.20 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 301.20 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 40,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,771.94/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.73

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