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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.37, 301.23 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.37, 301.23 and 135.39 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.37 : 301.23 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.37/301.23 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.37x = 301.23 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.37x = 40,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,783.53/218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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