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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.37, 301.47 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.37, 301.47 and 135.61 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.37 : 301.47 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.37/301.47 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.37x = 301.47 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.37x = 40,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,882.35/218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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