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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 300.10 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 300.10 and 204.26 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 300.10 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/300.10 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 300.10 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 61,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,298.43/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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