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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 302.03 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 302.03 and 135.88 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 302.03 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/302.03 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 302.03 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 41,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,039.84/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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