Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.89, 302.09 and 136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 218.89, 302.09 and 136 is: 187.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218.89 : 302.09 = 136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218.89/302.09 = 136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218.89x = 302.09 × 136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218.89x = 41,084.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,084.24/218.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187.69
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