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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.50, 300.26 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.50, 300.26 and 142.94 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.50 : 300.26 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.50/300.26 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.50x = 300.26 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.50x = 42,919.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919.16/217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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