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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 300.47 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 300.47 and 152.10 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 300.47 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/300.47 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 300.47 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 45,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700.73/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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