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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 299.97 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 299.97 and 138.83 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 299.97 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/299.97 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 299.97 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 41,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,644.84/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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