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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 300.06 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 300.06 and 130.05 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 300.06 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/300.06 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 300.06 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 39,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,022.80/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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