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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 299.37 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 299.37 and 142.29 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 299.37 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/299.37 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 299.37 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 42,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597.36/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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