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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.38 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.38 and 140.13 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.38 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.38 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.38 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 42,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091.55/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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