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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 299.82 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 299.82 and 134.40 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 299.82 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/299.82 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 299.82 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 40,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,295.81/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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