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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 302.16 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 302.16 and 135.98 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 302.16 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/302.16 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 302.16 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 41,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,086.21/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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