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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.39, 299.82 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.39, 299.82 and 155.20 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.39 : 299.82 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.39/299.82 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.39x = 299.82 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.39x = 46,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,532.06/217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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