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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 299.23 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 299.23 and 147.01 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 299.23 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/299.23 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 299.23 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 43,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,989.80/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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