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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 299.58 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 299.58 and 143.39 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 299.58 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/299.58 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 299.58 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 42,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955.28/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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