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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 299.46 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 299.46 and 203.79 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 299.46 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/299.46 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 299.46 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 61,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025.93/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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