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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.25, 299.70 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.25, 299.70 and 143.55 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.25 : 299.70 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.25/299.70 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.25x = 299.70 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.25x = 43,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,021.94/217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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