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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 299.38 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 299.38 and 134.02 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 299.38 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/299.38 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 299.38 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 40,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,122.91/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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