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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 299.42 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 299.42 and 147.96 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 299.42 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/299.42 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 299.42 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 44,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302.18/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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