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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.34, 300.03 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.34, 300.03 and 139.76 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.34 : 300.03 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.34/300.03 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.34x = 300.03 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.34x = 41,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,932.19/217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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