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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 301.96 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 301.96 and 136.04 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 301.96 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/301.96 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 301.96 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 41,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078.64/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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