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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.36, 299.87 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.36, 299.87 and 138.65 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.36 : 299.87 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.36/299.87 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.36x = 299.87 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.36x = 41,577.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,577.03/217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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