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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 300.77 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 300.77 and 130.66 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 300.77 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/300.77 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 300.77 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 39,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298.61/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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