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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 300.76 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 300.76 and 130.62 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 300.76 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/300.76 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 300.76 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 39,285.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,285.27/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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