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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 300.06 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 300.06 and 134.63 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 300.06 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/300.06 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 300.06 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 40,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,395.58/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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