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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.59, 301.52 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.59, 301.52 and 135.63 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.59 : 301.52 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.59/301.52 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.59x = 301.52 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.59x = 40,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,895.50/218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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