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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.72 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.72 and 205.64 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.72 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.72 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.72 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 61,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,840.06/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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