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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 300.15 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 300.15 and 147.72 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 300.15 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/300.15 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 300.15 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 44,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,338.16/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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