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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 300.24 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 300.24 and 134.82 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 300.24 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/300.24 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 300.24 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 40,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,478.36/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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