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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.10, 299.51 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.10, 299.51 and 147.22 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.10 : 299.51 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.10/299.51 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.10x = 299.51 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.10x = 44,091.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,091.63/217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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