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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.65 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.65 and 144.05 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.65 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.65 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.65 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 43,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,306.41/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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