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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 299.57 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 299.57 and 143.48 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 299.57 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/299.57 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 299.57 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 42,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982.34/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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