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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.91, 300.65 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.91, 300.65 and 130.61 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.91 : 300.65 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.91/300.65 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.91x = 300.65 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.91x = 39,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,268.00/217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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