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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 301.52 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 301.52 and 135.79 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 301.52 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/301.52 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 301.52 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 40,943.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,943.40/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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