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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 299.52 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 299.52 and 143.28 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 299.52 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/299.52 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 299.52 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 42,915.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,915.23/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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