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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.88, 300.74 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.88, 300.74 and 140.25 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.88 : 300.74 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.88/300.74 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.88x = 300.74 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.88x = 42,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,178.08/217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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