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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 299.36 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 299.36 and 134.11 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 299.36 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/299.36 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 299.36 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 40,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,145.00/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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