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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.19, 299.69 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.19, 299.69 and 134.30 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.19 : 299.69 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.19/299.69 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.19x = 299.69 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.19x = 40,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,248.37/217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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