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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 299.73 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 299.73 and 134.38 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 299.73 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/299.73 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 299.73 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 40,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,277.72/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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