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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 299.66 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 299.66 and 134.22 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 299.66 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/299.66 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 299.66 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 40,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,218.20/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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