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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.37, 299.88 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.37, 299.88 and 134.43 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.37 : 299.88 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.37/299.88 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.37x = 299.88 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.37x = 40,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,312.87/217.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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