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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.34, 299.95 and 143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.34, 299.95 and 143.99 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.34 : 299.95 = 143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.34/299.95 = 143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.34x = 299.95 × 143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.34x = 43,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,187.94/217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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