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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.16, 299.78 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.16, 299.78 and 143.52 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.16 : 299.78 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.16/299.78 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.16x = 299.78 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.16x = 43,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,024.43/217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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