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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 299.79 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 299.79 and 134.32 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 299.79 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/299.79 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 299.79 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 40,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,267.79/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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