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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.36, 300.18 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.36, 300.18 and 152.20 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.36 : 300.18 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.36/300.18 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.36x = 300.18 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.36x = 45,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687.40/217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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