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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.73, 300.38 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.73, 300.38 and 134.79 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.73 : 300.38 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.73/300.38 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.73x = 300.38 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.73x = 40,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,487.55/217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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