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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 300.52 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 300.52 and 144.12 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 300.52 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/300.52 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 300.52 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 43,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,310.94/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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