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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 301.41 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 301.41 and 135.66 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 301.41 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/301.41 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 301.41 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 40,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,889.28/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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