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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 299.80 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 299.80 and 147.42 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 299.80 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/299.80 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 299.80 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 44,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196.70/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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