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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 301.97 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 301.97 and 136.05 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 301.97 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/301.97 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 301.97 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 41,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,083.02/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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