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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.19, 299.77 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.19, 299.77 and 209.99 is: 289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.19 : 299.77 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.19/299.77 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.19x = 299.77 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.19x = 62,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,946.15/217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.82

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