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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 300.53 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 300.53 and 144.07 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 300.53 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/300.53 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 300.53 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 43,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,295.13/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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