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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.77, 300.44 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.77, 300.44 and 139.07 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.77 : 300.44 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.77/300.44 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.77x = 300.44 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.77x = 41,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782.51/217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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