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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 300.54 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 300.54 and 198.12 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 300.54 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/300.54 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 300.54 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 59,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542.98/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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