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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 300.54 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 300.54 and 140.20 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 300.54 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/300.54 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 300.54 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 42,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135.71/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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