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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 300.60 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 300.60 and 130.51 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 300.60 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/300.60 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 300.60 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 39,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231.31/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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