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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.66, 300.09 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.66, 300.09 and 142.96 is: 197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.66 : 300.09 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.66/300.09 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.66x = 300.09 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.66x = 42,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,900.65/217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.10

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