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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 301.55 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 301.55 and 135.56 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 301.55 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/301.55 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 301.55 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 40,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,878.12/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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