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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 299.96 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 299.96 and 151.83 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 299.96 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/299.96 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 299.96 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 45,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,542.17/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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