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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.66, 300.37 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.66, 300.37 and 140.17 is: 193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.66 : 300.37 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.66/300.37 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.66x = 300.37 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.66x = 42,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102.86/217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.43

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