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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 300.71 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 300.71 and 130.59 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 300.71 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/300.71 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 300.71 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 39,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270.19/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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