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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.67, 300.49 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.67, 300.49 and 134.90 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.67 : 300.49 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.67/300.49 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.67x = 300.49 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.67x = 40,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,534.26/217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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