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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.29, 299.85 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.29, 299.85 and 134.37 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.29 : 299.85 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.29/299.85 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.29x = 299.85 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.29x = 40,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,291.52/217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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