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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 301.42 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 301.42 and 135.61 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 301.42 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/301.42 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 301.42 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 40,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,875.57/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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