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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.97, 302.24 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.97, 302.24 and 134.98 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.97 : 302.24 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.97/302.24 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.97x = 302.24 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.97x = 40,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795.94/218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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