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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 299.55 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 299.55 and 134.20 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 299.55 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/299.55 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 299.55 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 40,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199.61/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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