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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.99, 302.34 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.99, 302.34 and 136.22 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.99 : 302.34 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.99/302.34 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.99x = 302.34 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.99x = 41,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183.24/218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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