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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 299.59 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 299.59 and 142.44 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 299.59 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/299.59 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 299.59 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 42,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672.32/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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