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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.29, 299.97 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.29, 299.97 and 138.68 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.29 : 299.97 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.29/299.97 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.29x = 299.97 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.29x = 41,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,598.34/217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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