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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 300.36 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 300.36 and 143.94 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 300.36 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/300.36 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 300.36 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 43,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,233.82/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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