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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 300.16 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 300.16 and 140.01 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 300.16 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/300.16 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 300.16 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 42,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,025.40/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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