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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.09, 299.58 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.09, 299.58 and 134.19 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.09 : 299.58 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.09/299.58 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.09x = 299.58 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.09x = 40,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,200.89/217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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