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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 299.28 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 299.28 and 205.50 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 299.28 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/299.28 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 299.28 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 61,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502.04/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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