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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 299.95 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 299.95 and 143.67 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 299.95 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/299.95 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 299.95 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 43,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,095.39/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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