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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 301.79 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 301.79 and 135.75 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 301.79 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/301.79 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 301.79 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 40,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,966.56/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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