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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.50, 299.95 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.50, 299.95 and 143.89 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.50 : 299.95 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.50/299.95 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.50x = 299.95 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.50x = 43,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,158.70/217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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