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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.77, 300.54 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.77, 300.54 and 134.92 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.77 : 300.54 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.77/300.54 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.77x = 300.54 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.77x = 40,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,549.74/217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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