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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 299.88 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 299.88 and 143.84 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 299.88 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/299.88 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 299.88 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 43,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,134.74/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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