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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.10, 299.39 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.10, 299.39 and 154.87 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.10 : 299.39 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.10/299.39 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.10x = 299.39 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.10x = 46,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,365.01/217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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