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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 301.43 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 301.43 and 135.57 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 301.43 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/301.43 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 301.43 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 40,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,864.87/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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