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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 299.90 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 299.90 and 147.48 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 299.90 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/299.90 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 299.90 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 44,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229.25/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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