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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 299.47 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 299.47 and 147.20 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 299.47 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/299.47 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 299.47 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 44,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081.98/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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