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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 300.74 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 300.74 and 130.60 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 300.74 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/300.74 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 300.74 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 39,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276.64/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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