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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 300.50 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 300.50 and 130.43 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 300.50 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/300.50 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 300.50 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 39,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,195.29/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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