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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 300.22 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 300.22 and 143.84 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 300.22 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/300.22 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 300.22 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 43,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181.78/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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