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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.59, 300.36 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.59, 300.36 and 147.62 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.59 : 300.36 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.59/300.36 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.59x = 300.36 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.59x = 44,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,337.64/217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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