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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.07, 299.60 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.07, 299.60 and 134.25 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.07 : 299.60 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.07/299.60 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.07x = 299.60 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.07x = 40,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,220.63/217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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