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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 299.86 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 299.86 and 134.47 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 299.86 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/299.86 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 299.86 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 40,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,320.83/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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