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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.39 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.39 and 185.09 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.39 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.39 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.39 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 55,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,599.19/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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