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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 300.04 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 300.04 and 130.09 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 300.04 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/300.04 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 300.04 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 39,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032.20/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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