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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.72, 300.34 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.72, 300.34 and 134.80 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.72 : 300.34 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.72/300.34 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.72x = 300.34 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.72x = 40,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,485.83/217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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