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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.12, 299.68 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.12, 299.68 and 134.20 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.12 : 299.68 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.12/299.68 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.12x = 299.68 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.12x = 40,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,217.06/217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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