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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 300.32 and 143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 300.32 and 143.99 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 300.32 = 143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/300.32 = 143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 300.32 × 143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 43,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,241.94/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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