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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.09, 299.36 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.09, 299.36 and 143.31 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.09 : 299.36 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.09/299.36 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.09x = 299.36 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.09x = 42,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,901.28/217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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