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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.01, 299.52 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.01, 299.52 and 134.06 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.01 : 299.52 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.01/299.52 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.01x = 299.52 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.01x = 40,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,154.69/217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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