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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.63, 300.33 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.63, 300.33 and 134.72 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.63 : 300.33 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.63/300.33 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.63x = 300.33 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.63x = 40,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,458.96/217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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