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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 300.66 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 300.66 and 140.28 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 300.66 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/300.66 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 300.66 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 42,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176.58/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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