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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 299.50 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 299.50 and 147.20 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 299.50 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/299.50 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 299.50 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 44,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084.53/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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