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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.37, 299.96 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.37, 299.96 and 130.04 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.37 : 299.96 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.37/299.96 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.37x = 299.96 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.37x = 39,004.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.65/217.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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