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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 302.09 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 302.09 and 136.01 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 302.09 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/302.09 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 302.09 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 41,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,086.58/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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