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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 300.41 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 300.41 and 134.96 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 300.41 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/300.41 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 300.41 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 40,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,541.16/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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