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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 299.34 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 299.34 and 134.04 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 299.34 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/299.34 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 299.34 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 40,123.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123.53/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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