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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 299.88 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 299.88 and 130.02 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 299.88 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/299.88 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 299.88 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 38,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,990.40/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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