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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 300.74 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 300.74 and 134.98 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 300.74 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/300.74 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 300.74 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 40,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,592.83/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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