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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.04, 299.36 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.04, 299.36 and 143.32 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.04 : 299.36 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.04/299.36 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.04x = 299.36 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.04x = 42,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,904.28/217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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