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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.95, 300.78 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.95, 300.78 and 135.03 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.95 : 300.78 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.95/300.78 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.95x = 300.78 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.95x = 40,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,614.32/217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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