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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 299.65 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 299.65 and 134.30 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 299.65 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/299.65 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 299.65 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 40,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243.00/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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