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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 301.77 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 301.77 and 135.77 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 301.77 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/301.77 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 301.77 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 40,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,971.31/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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