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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.40 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.40 and 134.84 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.40 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.40 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.40 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 40,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505.22/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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