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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.25, 325.41 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.25, 325.41 and 143.87 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.25 : 325.41 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.25/325.41 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.25x = 325.41 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.25x = 46,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,816.74/217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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