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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.65, 300.47 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.65, 300.47 and 140.07 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.65 : 300.47 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.65/300.47 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.65x = 300.47 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.65x = 42,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,086.83/217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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