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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 299.65 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 299.65 and 134.26 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 299.65 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/299.65 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 299.65 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 40,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231.01/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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