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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 299.89 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 299.89 and 143.57 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 299.89 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/299.89 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 299.89 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 43,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052.99/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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