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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 300.87 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 300.87 and 130.77 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 300.87 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/300.87 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 300.87 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 39,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,344.77/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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