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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.19, 299.82 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.19, 299.82 and 143.38 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.19 : 299.82 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.19/299.82 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.19x = 299.82 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.19x = 42,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,989.10/217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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