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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 300.51 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 300.51 and 134.93 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 300.51 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/300.51 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 300.51 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 40,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,547.81/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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