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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 301.47 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 301.47 and 135.47 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 301.47 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/301.47 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 301.47 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 40,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,840.14/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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