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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 300.02 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 300.02 and 134.57 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 300.02 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/300.02 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 300.02 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 40,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,372.53/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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