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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 300.60 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 300.60 and 130.50 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 300.60 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/300.60 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 300.60 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 39,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,228.30/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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