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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 300.05 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 300.05 and 147.61 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 300.05 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/300.05 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 300.05 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 44,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,290.57/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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