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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 299.61 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 299.61 and 143.46 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 299.61 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/299.61 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 299.61 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 42,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982.05/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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