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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 301.83 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 301.83 and 135.84 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 301.83 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/301.83 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 301.83 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 41,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,000.59/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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