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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.49, 300.17 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.49, 300.17 and 140.09 is: 193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.49 : 300.17 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.49/300.17 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.49x = 300.17 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.49x = 42,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,050.11/217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.34

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