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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.49, 299.99 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.49, 299.99 and 143.89 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.49 : 299.99 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.49/299.99 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.49x = 299.99 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.49x = 43,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165.17/217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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