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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 301.49 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 301.49 and 135.61 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 301.49 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/301.49 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 301.49 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 40,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884.14/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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