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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.01, 299.27 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.01, 299.27 and 143.30 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.01 : 299.27 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.01/299.27 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.01x = 299.27 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.01x = 42,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885.39/217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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