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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.01, 299.37 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.01, 299.37 and 143.36 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.01 : 299.37 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.01/299.37 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.01x = 299.37 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.01x = 42,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,916.19/217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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