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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.60, 301.70 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.60, 301.70 and 134.58 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.60 : 301.70 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.60/301.70 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.60x = 301.70 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.60x = 40,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,602.11/218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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