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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 299.55 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 299.55 and 147.21 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 299.55 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/299.55 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 299.55 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 44,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,096.76/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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