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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.74, 301.62 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.74, 301.62 and 135.82 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.74 : 301.62 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.74/301.62 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.74x = 301.62 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.74x = 40,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,966.03/218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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