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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 300.72 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 300.72 and 130.60 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 300.72 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/300.72 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 300.72 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 39,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,274.03/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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