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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.41, 299.76 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.41, 299.76 and 143.61 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.41 : 299.76 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.41/299.76 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.41x = 299.76 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.41x = 43,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049.93/217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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