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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 300.48 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 300.48 and 134.88 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 300.48 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/300.48 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 300.48 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 40,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,528.80/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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