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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 299.44 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 299.44 and 134 is: 185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 299.44 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/299.44 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 299.44 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 40,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124.96/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.02

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