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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 302.22 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 302.22 and 135.98 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 302.22 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/302.22 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 302.22 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 41,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093.68/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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