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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 301.42 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 301.42 and 135.56 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 301.42 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/301.42 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 301.42 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 40,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,860.50/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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