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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.86, 300.52 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.86, 300.52 and 130.52 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.86 : 300.52 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.86/300.52 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.86x = 300.52 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.86x = 39,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,223.87/217.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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