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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 299.40 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 299.40 and 134.06 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 299.40 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/299.40 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 299.40 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 40,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,139.22/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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