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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 299.86 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 299.86 and 147.47 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 299.86 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/299.86 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 299.86 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 44,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218.49/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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