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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.84, 300.48 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.84, 300.48 and 140.20 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.84 : 300.48 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.84/300.48 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.84x = 300.48 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.84x = 42,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127.30/217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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