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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 300.12 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 300.12 and 133.54 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 300.12 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/300.12 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 300.12 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 40,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,078.02/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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