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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 299.38 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 299.38 and 143.31 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 299.38 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/299.38 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 299.38 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 42,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,904.15/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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