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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.40, 299.98 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.40, 299.98 and 119.15 is: 164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.40 : 299.98 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.40/299.98 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.40x = 299.98 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.40x = 35,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,740.82/217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.40

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