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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.83, 300.51 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.83, 300.51 and 134.97 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.83 : 300.51 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.83/300.51 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.83x = 300.51 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.83x = 40,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,559.83/217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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