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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 299.45 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 299.45 and 134.08 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 299.45 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/299.45 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 299.45 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 40,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,149.84/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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