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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 300.04 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 300.04 and 143.91 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 300.04 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/300.04 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 300.04 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 43,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,178.40/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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