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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 299.79 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 299.79 and 143.66 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 299.79 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/299.79 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 299.79 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 43,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,066.33/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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