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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 302.02 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 302.02 and 134.86 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 302.02 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/302.02 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 302.02 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 40,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,730.42/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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