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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.45, 299.99 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.45, 299.99 and 138.74 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.45 : 299.99 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.45/299.99 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.45x = 299.99 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.45x = 41,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,621.71/217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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