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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 299.57 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 299.57 and 154.89 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 299.57 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/299.57 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 299.57 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 46,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,399.62/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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